National Youth Council of Ireland: News

Upcoming training, deadlines, and calls

• Join the NYCI Board – Now Recruiting deadline Aug 14
   
• Tender for Youth Participation Project Officer deadline Aug 17
   
• Youth Climate Consultation 2025 Aug 26
   
• Global Youth Work Autumn School: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth Sep 5 – 7
   
• Global Youth Work Learners Network – From Conflict to Connection: Youth Work in Ireland Sep 8
   
• Children First Awareness Week 2025 Webinars Sep 15 – 19
   
• Recognising and Responding to Peer Abuse Sep 17
   
• NUI Certificate in Global Youth Work and Development Education 2025 – 2026 deadline Sep 22
   
• Youth Participation and Empowerment Sep 25
   
• Reflect, Respond, Renew: The Role of Youth Work in Mental Health and Wellbeing Oct 10

Resources you might like

• How to Talk About Youth Work in Ireland – A FrameWorks Toolkit download now
   
• NYCI Pre-Budget Submission 2026 download now
   
• Inspiring Future Youth Workers download now

Remember to check out our News Feed for regular updates.

Youth council calls for €21 million investment in youth work sector ahead of Budget 2026
We recently published our Pre-Budget Submission 2026, calling on Government to invest €21 million to expand and sustain youth work services across the country.
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Local Champions 2025 summer update
This year, NYCI’s ‘Local Champions’ project is bigger and better than ever before, with 48 enthusiastic and capable young people engaging. Put through their paces at in-person and online trainings on everything from storytelling to media training, the Local Champions have taken their own story of youth work and become invaluable contributors to the pre-budget campaign.
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Gold Health Quality Mark awarded to Youth Work Ireland Midlands
Youth Work Ireland Midlands was awarded a Gold Standard Health Quality Mark (HQM) by the NYCI National Youth Health Programme in recognition of their work on health promotion for young people. 
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Climate Justice Charter
Existing social justice issues make transitioning to a greener, more sustainable society difficult. Upholding climate justice principles in our response to climate change is the only way to make sure this transition will leave no one behind. The Climate Justice Charter (English/Irish) is a tool that supports organisations that work with young people to contribute to the systemic change needed.
Learn how your organisation can Sign the Charter >>

NYCI Young Voices Summertime – Connecting EU with YOUth 26/06/25
On the 26th of June, young changemakers around Ireland came together at the 2025 ‘Young Voices Summertime – Connecting EU with YOUth’ event to discuss and debate issues effecting the youth of Ireland.
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EYE Strasbourg 2025
Young Voices represented Ireland as part of NYCI’s delegation in this year’s European Youth Event in Strasbourg.
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World Youth Skills Day: Transversal Skills in Youth Work, as Told by Young People
To mark World Youth Skills Day in July, we shared our newest Skills Summary e-Learning module: transversal skills in youth work, told by young people. 
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Writing a Great Cover Letter
Are you looking for a new job and don’t know where to start? Check out our newest Skills Summary blog post to discover how to make your cover letter stand out!
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Member News

BelongTo: Youth Ireland Rainbow Award
Join Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Service, for the Rainbow Award 2025/2026! The Rainbow Award offers youth services an in-depth, action-focused programme to become fully inclusive of LGBTQ+ young people.  In 2025, Belong To will partner with youth services nationwide to support them in working towards achieving the Rainbow Award. 
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IGG: #Orbit2025 
Girls from across Ireland and around the world have gathered in County Kildare to kick off a week of discovery, connection, and cosmic adventure. From the flag parade to their first star-studded campfire, the spirit of friendship and Guiding is already shining bright
Follow their progress >>

GFS Worldwide: 150 Year Celebration
The Girls Friendly Society Worldwide is celebrating 150 years since its foundation in the UK in 1875.  
To this end GFS Ireland are celebrating by holding a special Celebration service to be broadcast on RTE TV on Sunday 10th August 2025 at 11am. There will also be a 150th Celebration Walk held all over Ireland starting at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday the 27th of September.
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Is your organisation an NYCI Member?
As well as advocating on your behalf, NYCI provides advice, networking and development opportunities, and expert training in all areas of youth work, including child protection, development education, equality, arts, health, and more.
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Vacancies

NYCI: Board members – legal expertise and HR, and tender for Youth Participation Project Officer
YAP: Youth Advocate
Solas Project: Youth Workers
Foróige: Youth Officer, Programme Coordinator, and more
 

Other Youth Sector News

Leargas: National Solidarity Project 
The next Solidarity Project (ESC 30) deadline is October 1st. Whether you’re a young person, a youth worker or part of a community group, this is a fantastic chance to apply for funding through a Solidarity Project. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to bring projects to life with ESC funding.
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Leargas: Europe Goes Local National Conference
Leargas invite you to save the date for the Europe Goes Local National Conference, Dublin. Explore, Network and Participate with colleagues and youthwork stakeholders. Europe Goes Local is a European cooperation project to develop and strengthen local youth work, and will take place on 27th November.
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